Live & Online Course

Beginner I Finnish language

CEFR A1

This course is designed for absolute beginners. You will be introduced to spelling, pronunciation and fundamentals.

Registration for 2025 Spring Semester is closed. Next semester starts September 2025.

What you’ll learn

By the end of first semester, students will have learned pronunciation and entry-level knowledge, e.g. everyday expressions, basic phrases, personal introductions and initial interactions with others in slow, clearly-pronounced Finnish.

Requirements

No previous exposure to Finnish language required. Students will learn basic conversational skills, as well as entry-level vocabulary and grammar.

To enroll in our Finnish language courses, students must demonstrate proficiency in English. This requirement ensures that all participants can effectively engage with the course materials and instructions provided in English.

Fees

Tuition for the year is 340$; the first attended semester in an academic year will be 180$ and the second semester is discounted to 160$.

Payment is expected no later than the second class meeting of each semester.

Class placement

After registration, all students will be assigned an appropriate class level, based on their level of proficiency of the Finnish language.

Finnish language teacher sitting at table, explaining lesson to students online
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Hammett

CEFR: A1

WHEN: Saturdays

WHERE: via Zoom

Start speaking Finnish with confidence

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